Paramedic Ch 18 Neurological Emergencies
Questions and Answers 100% Correct
What Happens during ICP As ICP rises blood to brain diminishes as this happens the
medulla sends signals to heart to increase force of contraction. This in turn increases Systolic
Pressure as the pressure rises the downward forces puts pressure on the brainstem which
decrease the ability of the medulla to send signals and the diastolic falls and the which results in
widening pulse pressure and finally the pressure damages the ability to control the respiratory
and pulse rates
When should a rapid trauma or medical exam be done On any anyone with a significant
MOI, decreased LOC or needing an abdominal assessment
What is critical in a stroke patients history Time of onset of Symptoms
What are some common seizure medications Phenobarbital (Solfoton) and Dilantin
(Phenytoin)
, If a Patient is a diabetic and has had a seizure what can happen to their glucose stores
The seizure can use up their glucose
If a patient has a first time seizure what should the Paramedic assume that the cause is
Brain tumor, Intercranial bleeding or a serious infection
During Secondary assessment what is the part of the body you will spend the most time on for a
neurologic exam The head
How to cardiac dysrhythmias cause neurologic disorders by decreasing the amount of
blood supplied to the brain
Normal SP02 readings is 95-100 percent
what are common GI symptoms with a headache Nausea and Vomiting
Urinary or fecal incontinence can be a sign of Fainting and Seizure
Questions and Answers 100% Correct
What Happens during ICP As ICP rises blood to brain diminishes as this happens the
medulla sends signals to heart to increase force of contraction. This in turn increases Systolic
Pressure as the pressure rises the downward forces puts pressure on the brainstem which
decrease the ability of the medulla to send signals and the diastolic falls and the which results in
widening pulse pressure and finally the pressure damages the ability to control the respiratory
and pulse rates
When should a rapid trauma or medical exam be done On any anyone with a significant
MOI, decreased LOC or needing an abdominal assessment
What is critical in a stroke patients history Time of onset of Symptoms
What are some common seizure medications Phenobarbital (Solfoton) and Dilantin
(Phenytoin)
, If a Patient is a diabetic and has had a seizure what can happen to their glucose stores
The seizure can use up their glucose
If a patient has a first time seizure what should the Paramedic assume that the cause is
Brain tumor, Intercranial bleeding or a serious infection
During Secondary assessment what is the part of the body you will spend the most time on for a
neurologic exam The head
How to cardiac dysrhythmias cause neurologic disorders by decreasing the amount of
blood supplied to the brain
Normal SP02 readings is 95-100 percent
what are common GI symptoms with a headache Nausea and Vomiting
Urinary or fecal incontinence can be a sign of Fainting and Seizure
